Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-19
THE FASHIONS.
AS DECREED BY LATEST DEMANDS
AT GOTHAM.
Some New Materials-Style Of Hair.
dressing-The Latest in jew
elry-GlOves-Etc.
lFrom our Own CORRESPONDENT. [

From our Own Correspondents
New YORK, February II, 1887.
Everything bold and fluffy seems to
have been concentrated on some goods re-
Gently brought out. These are great blocks
of long pile wavy plush set among stripes of
equally pronounced fabric; very broad
stripes running down the goods and va
ried, perhaps, by small squares set within
them, or huge checks formed by transverse
bars. These and kindred patterns are
sometimes shown forth in alterations of
color so brilliant that they would be
cloud" but for that refinement of dye
which is always noticeable in expensive
materials-that something which makes
the red or yellow of an Administer carpet
so different from the colorings of an in
grain. A pronounced shade of blue may
alternate with gold and bronze, crimson
with green, etc. These goods must of
course be carefully handled and require
offsettings of gentle character, and thus,
while the groundwork is silken and soft,
the favorite, though not exclusive combin-
alton, is an extremely fine grade of white
cashmere that composes the waist and
portion of the skirt. There is, however, a
certain something in stripes and bars
which prohibit them usually from full
dress, strictly speaking, and these very
striking costumes therefore are worn for
afternoons, lunches, etc., rather than for a
set ball. They are essentially in bad taste,
yet they are unique and may express
jauntiness. AT all events something diff
ferent and relief from eternal repetition
Af fol 1Nr,k Il
AS an effort also towards change, come not
infrequent combinations of white and
black for full dress, as where white tulle
is diversified by black chenille dots or
plain white tulle ornameDted by bows of
black velvet ribbon.
THE HAIR.
The decline of frizzes in the arrangement
of the hair may be the preclude to fall.
Certainly they no longer fall as they once
did, and every day the brow begins to as
sert ITSELF coming forth to the light of day
with waviness above just sufficient 70
afford that broken outline so important to
irregular features or where the counte-
nance savers of the classic, the pompadour
roll grows more and more in favor. The |
bang falling longer in the center and cut |
upwards at the sides is still in vogue but |
is too unbecoming to be very popular |
Nothing is really de riguer except that one |
must not have too much of anything. |
Moderation everywhere, and the moder- |
ately large coil OF any other dressing is !
carried, for the most part, high on the head |
with aigrette of feathers, ribbon or flowers |
on one side. Oftenest by far the first |
named and these pretty fancies being |
shown ready made, with little trouble one |
can provide complete assortment. Now
and then, however, some fashionable lady
wears her hair low and it proves an agree
able variety. Fancy pins and jewelled Or
are still much worn.
STYLES IN JEwELRY
Low necks being in high favor the
lower, the higher, perhaps, as an obvious
there is demand for special
class of jewels. Dressy, or more strictly
speaking, partially undressed women atone
for corsage deficiencies by rows OF pearls or
Necklaces of these special
kinds are in great request, one large dia-
mond being the favorite clasp for pearl
necklace. Twisted strings of seed pearls
are thus kept together or the solitaire gilt
ters as the connecting link, where q row or
more Of large pearls are placed successfully.
Variety is afforded by the most elegant
pendants imaginable. Description utterly
tails of justice to these masterpieces of art,
Ii |
beautiful assemblage of costly gems. Rare
colored stones are combined, or again there
is the colder light of pearls and diamonds;
small ones set closely together in simula-
lion of delicate flower, or 1t may be
cross or some other device of large ones
blazing or gently glowing according to
the choice made Both stars and crescents
are popular. The demand for rubies is
large among those able to purchase this
gem, which jewellers and connossieurs con-
slider so rare and beautiful, ard, COM
bined with diamonds, they adorn some of
The most expensive pendants. Lovely and !
peculiar enameled brooches now initiate
flowers in all varieties of color and shape,
from pure white to a pronounced red or
the very dark crimson of miniature
dahlia. Now and then a large diamond is
placed like a glittering dewdrop on one of
these flowers, and with very pretty effect.
Bracelets are still quite narrow.
GLOVES OF THE SEASON.
The sale of long white kid gloves for
evening has not hindered the continued
wear of tan, that is occasionally in quite
dark shades, pale gray. pearl or heliotrope
being also in favor With delicate stitch
ing on the back which is in contrast to the
great run on heavy stitching for day use;
oftenest in contrast but again harmonizirg
with the glove. Undressed kid is in extra
ordinary demand for all occasions. and
some fashionable people will have nothing
else.
TOILET ACCESSORIES.
Ebony is now the most fashionable
for combs, brushes, hand-glasses,
ETC., the powder box also being composed
of this dark and handsome wood. Cum
ming little mirrors, with sliding covers for
pocket use, are also made of it. Speaking
of soaps, for nursery use, at least, Pears
soap is undoubtedly without rival, since
for the delicate skins of infants it has been
found really perfect. Domestic women
also appreciate its healing and identifying
quite as much as society ladies'
who study each article of the toilet; the
latter class using the scented varieties of
this article, while the former find the I'M
scented equally efficacous and cheap
enough TO come within their means.
Manicure sets, running from $50 to 500,
form curious subjects of speculation. A
handsome satin-lined box inclosing scissors,
one or more pair, file, brushes, powder,
polisher ointment, etc. What bachelor
can read without dismay, that bellies may
carry in the innocent form of watch a
full supply of cosmetics and means of ap-
plying them. Within the Stimulating circle
a puff saturated with powder; case of pen
ellis for darkening the eyebrows, pink for
the cheeks and mirror set in the frame.
RosALIND MAY.
An Inquisitive Boy.